ABSTRACT
In this paper the effect of incremental rise of tyre pyrolysis oil in the blend is analyzed to explore the performance and emission parameters of a single cylinder VCR diesel engine. During experimentation proportion of TPO were 10, 25, 35, 50, 60, 75 and 90 % with diesel fuel. Tests were conducted using four different loading conditions. The experiments were performed using an analytical tool known as Design of Experiments on the basis of Response Surface Methodology. The conclusive models of the RSM prepared to predict the response criterion such as BSFC, BTE, CO, nitrogen oxides, smoke and Mechanical efficiency. The results depicted that with rise in the load, BSFC decrease while it increases with rise in TPO proportion and found lower at 50% TPO and increases again above 50% TPO. BTE increased with increase in the load and found to be highest at higher TPO. For all blends, an increase in Nitrogen oxides found with increase in load and TPO proportion. Parameter optimization executed using the desirability approach method of the RSM for improved conduct and reduced emissions. A load of 4.57 kg (61.7567%) and 40.94% TPO in the blend are suggested as the optimal criterion for the test engine.
Nomenclature
ANOVA | = | Analysis of variance |
B | = | Blend fraction (%) |
BTE | = | Brake thermal efficiency |
BSFC | = | Brake specific fuel consumption (kg/kW-h) |
TPO | = | Tyre pyrolysis oil |
CO | = | Carbon monoxide |
RSM | = | Response surface methodology |
VCR | = | Variable compression ratio |
FF | = | Fuel fraction |
ME | = | Mechanical efficiency |
DOE | = | Design of experiments |
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R. N. Pote
R.N. Pote is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department at TSSM,s Bhivarabai Sawant College of Engineering and Research, Pune, India. He has completed Masters in Mechanical Engineering and having specialization in thermal Engineering subjects like Internal Combustion Engines, Heat Transfer,Thermodynamics and hydraulics. and has wide experience of teaching various thermal Engineering subjects He has 22 years of Teaching experience in leading engineering institutes in India and .also having two years of industrial experience. He has worked in various key positions in engineering institutes. He has worked as Chief Examination Officer during 2014-2017 for Savitribai Phule Pune University Examinations at TSSM,s Bhivarabai Swant College of Engineering and Research, Pune, He is Currently working as a Dean academics at Bhivarabai Swant College of Engineering and Research, Pune, He has published two papers in International Journals. He has received BCUD research grant of Rs. One lakh from Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2016 . He is a life member of Indian Society of Technical Education and Society of Automotive Engineers USA.
R. K. Patil
R. K.Patil is currently working as a Principal in Government polytechnic, Karad, India.He has also worked as a Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department at PES’s Modern College of Engineering, Pune, India. He has completed PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Government College of Engineering, Pune. He is having specialization in Thermal Engineering subjects and has a wide experience of teaching thermal Engineering subjects. He has guided number of students pursuing Masters as well as PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He has number of national and international publications. He is a best teacher awardee of Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India. He is fellow member of Institution of Engineers, India. He is a life member of Indian Society of Technical Education and FPSI,India.
A. M. Badadhe
A.M. Badadhe is currently working as Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Pune, India. He has completed his graduation from Pune University and Post Graduation from Shivaji University in Mechanical Engineering in the year 1999 and 2001 respectively. He has also completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Government College of Engineering, Pune, India.He has two years of industrial experience and fourteen years of academic experience.He has presented a number of papers in national and international conferences as well as in journals. He is the author of three books in the subject of Metrology, Mechatronics and CAD/CAM and automation. His areas of interest are machine tool vibrations, online control of machining processes, measurement science and process automation.